Sports Physical Therapy Residency

The Texas Children’s Hospital sports physical therapy residency is designed to graduate leaders and innovators in the field of sports medicine. The 13-month program is focused on developing advanced clinical skills, research experience, and leadership.

Residents train one on one with board certified sports physical therapists (SCS), physicians, and surgeons. Baylor College of Medicine’s Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Texas Woman’s University Department of Physical Therapy and our community affiliations with youth, high school, and collegiate sports programs provide an unparalleled learning opportunity with access to leaders in field of sports medicine.

Fellowship and Application Details

To apply for the residency, the following must be completed and entered into RF-PTCAS prior to the on-site interview:

Complete RF-PTCAS application

Official transcripts from every PT U.S. college and university attended

Correct RF-PTCAS application fee

Receipt of 3 Letters of Recommendation from professional references (at least one academic faculty member and one clinician familiar with your skills)

Residency Goals

1.Support the mission, vision, and guiding principles of TCH by providing expert care to the sports population
2. Prepare curriculum that aligns with APTA’s Sports Description of Specialty practice
3. Develop graduates who are well prepared to take the Sports Certified Specialist exam
4. Provide opportunities to synthesize didactic education into clinical practice
5. Provide opportunities to contribute to evidence-based practice in sports therapy through collaborative research
6. Develop graduates who are leaders in the field of sports physical therapy
7. Our program will be responsive to leadership positions that arise for residents and encourage participation throughout the residency program.

Curriculum

Education Opportunities

More than 75 hours of structured didactic education in:

Faculty presentations

Clinical lab sessions

TWU lecture series

Journal clubs

Patient Rounds

More than 150 hours of mentoring provided by a board certified Sports Physical Therapist

Sports Venue coverage at various athletic sporting events throughout the greater Houston area under the supervision of an athletic trainer or physical therapist

Clinical Responsibilities

Residents will provide 25 hours per week of direct patient care in our outpatient sports clinics at the Main Campus and our West Campus facilities. The patient caseload will be structured to provide opportunities for the resident to treat a variety of diagnoses and align with the current learning module to apply didactic curriculum.